Exploring YOUCAT is a course based on the YOUCAT, the new Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church, written in the language of our youth. Fr. John Sims Baker of Vanderbilt, Fr. Tony Stephens of the Fathers of Mercy, and Fr. Jim Kelleher will all three guide you through the inner workings of the YOUCAT expanding upon and preaching upon some of the most important questions and topics posed.REQUIRED: YOUCAT BOOK

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God's Proposal to Man

Fr. John Sims Baker of University Catholic in Vanderbilt takes you through the foreword by Pope Benedict XVI as well as the first few chapters of the YOUCAT discussing God's Proposal to Man. REQUIRED READING: YOUCAT PAGES 1-24

Fr. John Sims Baker of University Catholic in Vanderbilt continues his Week 1 class by explaining Revelation and how God shows himself to us. He also talks about Incarnation, the 12 Apostles and the parts of the Bible. REQUIRED READING: YOUCAT PAGES 1-24

Man's Response to God

Fr. John Sims Baker of Vanderbilt Catholic talks to us about how we respond to God's offer to us to enter into a relationship with him. He teaches us about how statements of Faith can lead us to Believe and give Assurance to those beliefs. This is how we believe. REQUIRED READING: YOUCAT PAGES 24-35

Fr. John Sims Baker of Vanderbilt Catholic takes Part II to talk about God. Why do we love God? And how do we do that? If God is love then God has loved for all of eternity. What does that mean to us? Why do we call God, Father?

Creation

In Part I of Week 3 Fr. Baker talks about Creationism and Evolution. Discussing how science relates to our Creator, natural law and from there getting into Divine Providence. REQUIRED READING: YOUCAT PAGES 36-43

In Part II Fr. Bakers continues his talk on Creation and our Creator. He also expands even more in depth on Divine Providence and what role man can play in God's providence. REQUIRED READING: YOUCAT PAGES 36-43

Fall of Man

Fr. Baker looks at the first line of the creed, I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth. In this course we look specifically at God the Creator of Man. REQUIRED READING: YOUCAT PAGES 44-50

Fr. Baker discusses the human soul, man and woman and how their traits compliment each other. This also leads us into the Church's teachings on homosexuality and then into sin. REQUIRED READING: YOUCAT PAGES 44-50

Kingdom of God

In this video we learn about Jesus and his public ministry. Who were the apostles and whats their role in the Church. We also learn about the role of the Bishops of today. REQUIRED READING: YOUCAT PAGES 59-72

In this video we learn about Jesus' life and death, how he knew he had to go to Jerusalem and how he knew he was going to die for our sins. We also learn about transfiguration and the Last Supper. REQUIRED READING: YOUCAT PAGES 59-72

Holy Spirit Part II

In this video Fr. Kelleher explains to us the role of the Holy Spirit in the Church. How the Holy Spirit builds up the Church and impels her. He also talks about the Holy Spirit in our lives. REQUIRED READING: YOUCAT PAGES 80-100

We continue in this video discussing the Holy Spirit and the role of the Holy Spirit in Mother Church. Every day you are going to make a decision, am I going to live my life for God, or am I going to live my life for the world. REQUIRED READING: YOUCAT PAGES 80-100

The Church

This week we learn about the Church as a whole. The One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We learn about the pope, the bishops, the apostles and the structure within the Church including the role of laity. REQUIRED READING: YOUCAT PAGES 72-89

This week we learn about the Church as a whole. The One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We learn about the pope, the bishops, the apostles and the structure within the Church including the role of laity. REQUIRED READING: YOUCAT PAGES 72-89

St. Benedict of Nursia states that "Nothing may have priority over the liturgy." So today we look at and introduce you to the Liturgy - how we celebrate it, what happens during the liturgy and why it has to be a priority in our life. Required Reading: Pages 100-115

Sacraments of Initiation

In this lesson Fr. Tony Stephens talks to us in depth about the Sacraments of Initiation, specifically Baptism and Confirmation. Why do we get Baptized? Why do we get confirmed? What does that mean? Required Reading: Pages 116-122

In this lesson Fr. Tony Stephens talks to us in depth about the Sacraments of Initiation, specifically Baptism and Confirmation. Why do we get Baptized? Why do we get confirmed? What does that mean? Required Reading: Pages 116-122

This week we learn about the Holy Eucharist, Jesus body and blood. Fr Kelleher discusses with us the importance of the Eucharist and the Mass, expalning the significance of each part of the Mass. Required Reading: Pages 123-132

Sacraments of Healing

This week we talk about the Sacraments of Healing - Confession and Annointing of the Sick. Fr. Tony Stephens discusses what they mean and how they are administered and received properly. Required Reading: Pages 132-143

This week we talk about the Sacraments of Healing - Confession and Annointing of the Sick. Fr. Tony Stephens discusses what they mean and how they are administered and received properly. Required Reading: Pages 132-143

Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Commandment

Fr. Tony Stephens talks to us about personal property, social teachings, politics, democracy and the free society. What does it mean to be pure of heart? What is adultery and is divorce the appropriate response? Required Reading: Pages 232-250, 254-255

Ways to Pray

Fr. Tony Stephens talks to us in this lesson about the many different ways to pray and why they are important to us in our lives and feelings. We must enter into a conversation with God. Required Reading: Pages 274-280

Our Father

Fr. John Sims Baker continues his talk on the Our Father and provides the final salute to the EYC Series. We hope everyone enjoyed the content as much as we enjoyed providing it. If you liked the series, please consider a donation to Newman Connection to ensure programming like this in the future. Required Reading: Pages 280-287